Head to Head
Minneapolis, MN vs Cleveland, OH
Minneapolis leads with a Fun Score of 85, ahead by 10 points. Across 22 individual factors, Minneapolis wins 11 and Cleveland wins 10, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Minneapolis
- 11 of 22
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Cleveland
- 10 of 22
| Factor | Minneapolis, MN | Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 77 Best | 43 |
| Drinks | 80 | 90 Best |
| Coffee | 84 Best | 80 |
| Live Music | 89 | 92 Best |
| Star Power | 84 | 89 Best |
| Outdoors | 66 Best | 57 |
| Culture | 79 | 81 Best |
| Events | 92 Best | 43 |
| Sports | 84 Best | 68 |
| Unique Hangouts | 63 Best | 34 |
| City Vibe | 32 | 67 Best |
| Climate | 23 | 65 Best |
| Transit Quality | 85 Best | 84 |
| Walkability | 90 Best | 68 |
| Higher Education | 84 Best | 45 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 88 | 91 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 89 | 88 Best |
| Traffic | 39 Best | 45 |
| Air Quality | 86 | Placeholder |
| Disaster Risk | 63 | 58 Best |
| Weather Extremes | 74 | 31 Best |
| Economic Strain | 47 Best | 82 |
| Going-Out Cost | 8 | 8 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →